Minolta SRT's -- Gotta Love 'Em.

Can't decide if the meter is good on mine. Hope to try it out this week and develop at the weekend. I already have FD and Nikon F (albeit fewer lenses with the latter) so another system is not 'really' necessary, but the lenses seem really cheap and I like the style of the bodies.
 
Well the film came back, unfortunately I'd already exposed it, but never mind, it was mostly to check everything works as it should and so far it would appear so. I think.2012-12-12 14.15.34.jpg
 
This thread reminds me my Black XD-7 with MC 35/1.8 lost in San Francisco Airport last summer vacation. My first Film SLR bought when I was 16. Since then, never buy a Minolta Gear back 🙁
 
I bought a dented and scratched up srT-201 today at the flea market for $45... However I was not interested in the body. I bought it for the 58mm f/1.2 and 16mm f/2.8 lens which were in excellent condition with no damage..
 
I just finished the film that came with my SRT101. The seller told me that I was an ISO 400 BW film. Unfortunately, when I opened the back to remove the finished film for developing, I found an ISO 200 colour Fujifilm :bang:
 
wakarimasen said:
I just finished the film that came with my SRT101. The seller told me that I was an ISO 400 BW film. Unfortunately, when I opened the back to remove the finished film for developing, I found an ISO 200 colour Fujifilm :bang:
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That is a bummer. Hang in there and retest with a reliable emulsion.
 
colyn said:
I bought a dented and scratched up srT-201 today at the flea market for $45... However I was not interested in the body. I bought it for the 58mm f/1.2 and 16mm f/2.8 lens which were in excellent condition with no damage..
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So you got $600-$700 worth of lenses (Ebay prices) for $45? Amazing.
 
Nokton48 said:
So you got $600-$700 worth of lenses (Ebay prices) for $45? Amazing.
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Hey! I'm happy.....the seller wondered why anybody would buy film gear since as in his words "film is no longer available"..and this stuff is useless...

I had the 16mm years ago and was still kicking myself for selling it so I am happy now. I'm going to give it a try on my G1 tomorrow.

I'll also have to give the 58mm a try also.

Got some more film coming in from freestyle in a few days..
 
My Minolta Electroflash Model 1.

My Minolta Electroflash Model 1.

Today I am test-shooting with a new lens (for me), the 28mm F2.5 MC Rokkor. This is a great lens, had another one recently, but gave it away, to my older Son, who has an SRT-202. So, I needed a replacement. This one seems OK so far, but has some dark yellowing of the glass.

I wonder if putting it in a sunny windowsill for a couple of weeks would clear the glass? Anybody here try this?

Also using my original SRT strobe unit, the Minolta Electroflash 1. I have wanted one of these since my days back in High School. I knew a guy on the yearbook staff that used this one with a Nikkormat, and -liked- it. I recently searched for this particular strobe for two years, and finally found one, with original box, papers, cords, etc. It works perfectly, developed negatives look right on in terms of power output, etc. I am amazed that the capacitor in this thing still works like a champ.

Minolta SRT equipment still rocks 😀
 

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Today I am test-shooting with a new lens (for me), the 28mm F2.5 MC Rokkor. This is a great lens, had another one recently, but gave it away, to my older Son, who has an SRT-202. So, I needed a replacement. This one seems OK so far, but has some dark yellowing of the glass.

I wonder if putting it in a sunny windowsill for a couple of weeks would clear the glass? Anybody here try this?

Also using my original SRT strobe unit, the Minolta Electroflash 1. I have wanted one of these since my days back in High School. I knew a guy on the yearbook staff that used this one with a Nikkormat, and -liked- it. I recently searched for this particular strobe for two years, and finally found one, with original box, papers, cords, etc. It works perfectly, developed negatives look right on in terms of power output, etc. I am amazed that the capacitor in this thing still works like a champ.

Minolta SRT equipment still rocks 😀
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Congrats on your find. It's great when you can actually find something you have been searching for for a long time, like your strobe. Maybe this strobe did not see much use & that's why it's still in the box & still working? The only thing I've picked up lately is a 58/1.4-PF to put on my XE-7.
 
mynikonf2 said:
I know there are some serious XK users/collectors that frequent this thread so while looking through KEH inventory I noticed a high/mag finder for the XK in LN- condition for just $49. Seems like such a good deal that I almost bought it myself & I don't even own a XK !!! 😀

http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-35...finders?s=1&bcode=MI&ccode=13&cc=80985&r=WG&f
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I bought one of those from KEH, right after I got my XK from them, and I would recommend it. I used to have the same type of finder on my Nikon F2's (the "stovepipe"), and it is very useful in some venues.

I did wrap some black electrical tape around the "tube", once I set the focus to my individual eyesight 🙄
 

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My son bought me an SRT-303b a couple of years ago. He knows nothing about photography, but knows I like old cameras and came across rather a bargain, with the 50/1.7 and a 135 lens.

I must admit I was a bit baffled. I've never been a fan of SLRs, and I'd just sold my DSLR. As my previous SLR had been an Olympus, the Minolta felt like a complete tank. Finding it used mercury batteries was just the capper, and the camera sat there until recently.

Getting re-enthused about photography, particularly with the prospect of a baby on the way, I found out about replacement batteries, and I've taken the Minolta out a few times now.

Sure, it's a bit of a beast, and the mirror makes a racket, but it's quite intuitive to use. I don't particularly like the 50mm fov, but it's a nice bright lens in use, and I enjoyed it.

I've bought a zoom off eBay (hope it arrives today) so I can get a bit of a wide angle.

I have to confess, though, that it's got me thinking about running an SLR, and I realise I'd be much happier with an OM-2.
 
Rodchenko said:
My son bought me an SRT-303b a couple of years ago. Finding it used mercury batteries was just the capper, and the camera sat there until recently.
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I also have an SRT-303b, I believe that is the European designation of the SRT. For batteries I used the CRIS MR9 adapter, which utilizes the Eveready 386, and is available online for about $30. Alternatively you can have a repairman alter the circuitry in the camera, Greg Stelz converted three of my SRT's to take the Everady 357, and I'm very happy with the meters in all of my rebuilt SRT's.

http://www.criscam.com/mercury_battery_adapters.php


Here is a cheaper alternative to the MR9 battery adapter, somewhat similar in design:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261181175467?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

No personal experience with it, but it seems to get good reviews that I have read. The price is certainly right at $5.99US 😉
 
I got a couple of modern replacement batteries, and the meter works very well.

I took the Minolta out for a wander today with my son and his Canon (I'm trying to get him into photography, and it seems to be working). I think I got a variety of good shots, despite the gloom (and the rain).

Then, when I got home, the 28-70 zoom had arrived, and I want to go out all over again...
 
More Original SRT Accessories.

More Original SRT Accessories.

I have wanted a Minolta Panoramic Head, which was one of the original accessories. Last year, I won an Ebay auction for one (at a good price), they always seem to cause bidding wars for this item, so I'm not the only one looking for one. Anyway when it arrived, the click-stop detent parts were missing, although the cosmetic condition of the unit was good. Last week I won another auction for one (this time only $9.00!) and it has a perfectly functioning detent mechanism. Combining the best parts from both units, I ended up with a good functioning, good-looking unit for a reasonable price😀

The Minolta SRT Panorama Head allows you to make between ten and thirty overlapping photographs, using the 35mm, 55mm, 58mm, 100mm, and 135mm Rokkor lenses. The result is a 360 degree sweep, which will be fun and cool to try out.
 

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I have two Minolta SR-T101 cameras, still going fine.
Really like my 200 & 300mm Rokkor lenses. Backup for my
Nikon F2AS gear. The first camera I bought from a buddy who bought it at the PX at Subic Bay, Philippines when he was
serving in Vietnam. Has seen a lot of history, wish it could
talk!

Best regards,

/Clay
 
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Classic Combo.

Classic Combo.

Good for day trips, one body travels in the Swedish Medical Camo bag, the other over my shoulder. My preference is for high-speed lenses, so I have the 35mm F1.8 MC Rokkor, and the 85mm F1.7 MC Rokkor. And a lot of Eastman 5222 Double-X film, my current favorite. Two matching Red Ringneck Lizard (from Morgan at Cameraleather) covered SRT101 bodies, both recently overhauled by Greg Stelz, who as far as I am concerned, is -The Man-. Not lightweight equipment, but very reliable and comfortable to use. 😀
 

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